Moissanite or Diamonds?

How to decide between moissanite vs. diamond engagement rings

Where to buy a moissanite ring

You have two main options when purchasing a moissanite engagement ring: online and retail.

Online

A quick google search will reveal many places to buy online (Moissanite.com or MoissaniteCo come to mind). Here you’ll find the most selection – many different sizes, shapes, and settings. Prices are pretty competitive too. But unless you’ve seen a moissanite stone in person it’s hard to commit to buying online until you’re convinced it’s what you want.

Another great source of moissanite online is Amazon. Not only do they have a huge selection at competitive prices, but all their rings have lots of customer reviews you can read to make sure you’re getting a good stone (plus lots of their jewelry has free shipping).

Retail

Going to a retail store is the only way you’ll truly get a feel for how beautiful moissanite really is. Since moissanite is not the norm, you need to be confident that you like the look, feel, and sparkle in addition to the cost. The best way to do this is to hold one in your hand, in person.

Unfortunately there aren’t that many retail stores that carry moissanite. I live in San Diego, and I had to call 5 different places before I found one that carried moissanite in store. Then when I went there I was disappointed in the location and general feel of the store – since it caters to low-budget people it was not as glamorous as walking into a Tiffany’s. I worried about taking my fiance there to pick one out. It’s frustrating moissanite isn’t widely accepted yet!

I’ve come to learn these places typically carry some moissanite, but please call around to check your local location first!

JCPenny’s

Zales

Daniel’s Jewelers

If you search and are not able to find a retail location but still want to see a stone in person, you can always order a loose stone from moissaniteco.com and if you don’t like it, simply return it.

By Bebe August 13, 2013 - 6:36 am

Hello and good morning! I found this article to be Awesome! I always believe moissanites to be the actual” Rock”! It does come from meteor showers! Moissanites are real. They arent so popular like Diamonds are because people dont educate themselves on how and where moissanites come from. But I do have a question. When buying a moissanite, is the “Ring” itself real also? It is white Gold, Gold or platinum?

Hi Bebe! Thanks for writing! Yes, moissanite rings typically come with real settings too – your choice of all of the precious gold or platinum metals. Typically the cost of a complete moissanite ring is primarily the setting, with the stone not taking up that much value. Hope that helps!

By Manny Meza August 14, 2013 - 10:15 pm

woah a lot of us live in san diego
my girl friend was the one who actually showed me these and said if i got her diamond she would leave me (jokingly of course) what’s the best place you would recommend to get and engagement ring that has financing (i have a Daniels jewelers credit card so maybe there?)

Hi Manny! Sounds like you have a smart girlfriend 😉 If she knows what she wants, I’d suggest you go ahead and get it – no need to bother shopping around. It looks like that website has a great return policy if you decide you don’t like it. Congrats and good luck!

By Nina August 7, 2014 - 4:29 pm

By Courtney September 10, 2014 - 6:00 pm

Can someone please tell me where there is a jewelry store that carries Moissanite. I live in Putnam county new York. I’m willing to travel if I need to. maybe new York city, Connecticut Westchester county, anywhere that’s not more than 2 hours from me preferably. I’ve search so many places I cant seem to find it.

By Dani Bassett September 30, 2014 - 9:18 am

Hello all!

You can also look on http://samnsue.com/ check their instagram: samnsuejewelry . They post actual videos in the sunlight to help see the bling factor in these beautiful mois rings! Amazing prices as well.

By Janet Xara March 22, 2015 - 4:56 pm

I had a 14k gold ring with a CZ in it. I wanted to upgrade to a moissanite. I got in touch with someone who sells moissanite on ebay. He sent me two moissanites (one unenhanced and one Forever Brilliant) so that I could decide which one I wanted. I had the one I decided on (the unenhanced) set in my ring, and returned the other one to him. Easy peasy! The new gem is amazingly sparkly and beautiful!

By Eileen June 11, 2015 - 10:37 am

Great information. Thanks very much. I recently purchased a moissanite ring from moissanite.com. As others have said, online shopping can be difficult because you don’t know what you are getting. I highly recommend moissanite. The sparkle is amazing!! Much more beautiful than the pictures. 30 day return policy. Can’t beat the price: 1.8 carat radiant cut on sale for $800. Also, amazon and overstock have good selection and easy returns. Hope this helps